Innovation fund supporting nurseries to increase and diversify domestic tree supply in England.
Fund Information
- Funding body:
- Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)
- Maximum value:
- £ 200,000
- Application deadline:
- None specified
Background
This programme is administered by the Forestry Commission in collaboration with Defra.
Objectives of Fund
Launching in late July 2021, the Tree Production Innovation Fund (TPIF) is designed to encourage the development and adoption of new technologies and ways of working that will enhance the quantity, quality and diversity of planting stock available for tree planting in England.
Value Notes
There will be £1 million in funding made available in 2021/2022.
Applicants will be invited to apply for up to £200,000 in grant funding to support projects that address one or more of the following challenges identified through stakeholder engagement as barriers to tree production:
Challenge 1
How can we make better use of available seed and vegetative planting material to maximise the quantity, quality and diversity of trees produced?
Challenge 2
How can we develop growing systems to enhance their efficiency and resilience to change, whilst delivering improved quality and diversity of product? This challenge can include activities to promote biosecurity.
Challenge 3
How can innovative environmentally sustainable weed control solutions be used to reduce reliance on herbicides?
Who Can Apply
Public bodies will be required to partner with private sector third party organisations to be eligible for funding.
Projects can be standalone with output(s) that will be fully developed by March 2022 or pilot studies looking to establish the feasibility of longer-term projects. Lead applicants to the fund will need to be based in the UK and the Forestry Commission welcome applications from consortia and new entrants to the sector.
Location
England
How To Apply
The first round of the fund will open for applications in late July 2021, with successful projects running for a six-month period between October 2021 and March 2022.
Questions can be emailed to [email protected]
Useful documents & links
Useful Links
Addresses and contacts
For further information on how to obtain this grant locally, please contact the following:
- Enquiries
Tree Production Innovation Fund
Forestry Commission
620 Bristol Business Park
Coldharbour Lane
Bristol
BS16 1EJ
Email: [email protected]